National Republican., 1887-02-01
AMUsENIEN rs.
A1nArnn,s nnANn OPERA HOUSE.

training of Theodore Thomas, Mcyerboer's
great work, "The Huguenots," was presented
under conditions and with all accessories
winch were worthy of the composer, the
director, and the audience. IL is needless to
comment on the orchestra except to state that
II Theodore Thomas be capable of surpass.
ipg his fine efforts on former occasions
there prevails consensus of opinion that his
corps of iBsirumentallsts performed that bril-.
liant feat last night. During the scene in
10 a ruthless massacre OF OF the the Calyinists the
whole force of the orchestra is added with
thunderous effect TO the frenzied adjurations Of
upon highly wrought audience rs In stentp.
forth
I" No pardon, no pity strike all, and spare
Though they meet uswith valor or like cow
Though humble oand sippllapt before us they
No pity, no mercy, slay all-yes. slay ALL
BE they how'd down with age, be 1t child or
another
Let our curses descend on the one and the
For this win Heaven pardon whatever b.
fall -
This formed lurid and splendid climax TO
the opera, as well as an eminently fitting finale
to the religious feuds of those ages which have
been so well called dark.
Judged as whole, the most striking feature
Of the performance last night was the equal
balance of the parts. In the old sense of
oyeratc representations there were M stars.
There was no Titiens or santiey, no Nillson or
Campanini, but Miss Pierson and Mile.
LAllemand maintained high dramatic level:
S Mr Whitney ii,y as Mareello was an excellent aud
which has lost none of its force
Mr., Ludwig, as ST.. Brl', phrased
each passage with, exquisite clearncss an
accuracy. Mr. Candidus, as Raoul, kept grow
ing upon the audience until in the last scene
with Valentine, Notwithstanding peculiar
inappropriateness OF 2 certain passage 10 the
English libretto, he fairly took possession of
the house. Miss Davis, as page to Queen Mar
garet, sang with grace, aud spirit, and Mr..
stoddard, as Nevers, both acted and sang with
sustained dignity and force.
The ballet was fully up TO the high expecta-
tions that had been formed, and is without the
slightest taint OF indelicacy.
"Hnguenois, last night the highest expecta:
Gouned's immortal Faust" tonight. The
most beautiful ever given in this country.
The opera will be given for the frs. time in
hs SE y Is csns %cS Sa i y hi 1aFa Of
and The Walpurgis night. and grand Blccha'
male ballet Of the fourth act, which
opera rarely S psSs sssn TSs Stsds cast Of tue s@nS Strand
one, including Emma Juch, who is said to give
an exceptionally beautiful representation OF
Marguerite; William, Ludwig. the great BARI
American tenor, as Faust; Jessie Bartlett
Davis, as siebel: Alonzo Stoddard, rs Vaeu-
tine, and hIathilde Phillips. as Martha. The
scenery and costumes are extremely beautiful
and the ballet in the fourth act is said to be the
finest ever seen In this country and to oven ex-
Gel that ofthc grand opera in Paris, The fol-
Helena, Maize Giuri; Cleopatra, Feliciti ca
rozzl; Lais, Nio: Aspasia, Asteglani; Heteira
Mayerofer; Phryne,, Riccio; Subian slaves,
SHn,.rs iSs eaT5a cOr&i PSssy and MorGado
| rofIer, and twenty.four ladies OF the ballet;
| Grand Adagio-Nlarie Giurl, Miles. Corozzi,
Vic, Astegiani, Maverofler, Cara, Coralli No.
| Of the Opera, and the entire corns de ballet;
Racchic DANCE Romilda yio Niles. Cara,
Emilia. Corslll, Deasy, Falugi, spinaplnti,
mar, Martini, Hawkins, Morgan, Sin
dermann, Corsi, Airaghi,' Perrone, Kel.
logg, Manzone, and Ester .Coralli;
Slaves and Cyprians: the Jewel Dance, Marie
| Giuri; Solo Dance, Marie Giuri; Bacchanalian
Dance, Marie Ginri. Miles. Carrozzi, Vic, As.
ptasy, and the Corps de Ballet; Scene iS;S de Sc
duction, Mile. Ricco; Grand Bacchanal FL
male, by the entire Corps de Ballet.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
"Nancy & Co.." as presented last night by
| Arthur Rehan's Company, was marked sue
cess. 1t is one of the latest of Days happy
adaptations from the German. and the pre-
yailing characteristics are q high order OF
|
ability. Miss Carrie Turner, who is usually
associated with emotional roles. displayed un-
expected yivacity aud keen appreciation OF
| the plentiful fun which fell 10 her share.
The play itself offered every advantage, but
such company as the present one would pro-
duce any comedy with exceptional success.
The members have, one and all, true idea of
| what constitutes high class comedy, and they
| play up to their own highest conceptions OF
| their special parts. The comedy is an excel
lent one, and with the present company is
EERNAN's WASHINGTON THEATER.
The dramatic company was good the spa-
| cialty good, at Kernan's last night. La Petite
| Lille Is a charming little wonder Ragged
| Jack" proved very amusing fellow. and all
| his companions in the comedy were amusing.
| The entire entertainment was truly an enter.
| lainment and highly acceptable. "Jacko,"
that sensible dog deserves praise as be.
| ing the supreme OF his race.
HARRIs's BIJou THEATER.
There was a rush at the Bijou last night. All
| the city seemed determined to see "The
Planters Wife" In a very few minutes no
vacant seat remained in the house, and the
ml and most interesting performance began.
| went on with still increasing enjoyment and
concluded, 1t seemed, 10 universal satisfaction.
| scarcely disposed to distinguish Edna Carey
as Edith Gray, or Harry Lacy as Col. Graham,
| despite the big types of their names in the pro.
| gramme. These two were certainly admirable,
| but what shall we say OF Belle Gardner as
| Dora Graham, Kate Hawthorne as Angie Cor
| don, that charming Sweet Sixteen;" OF ]. b.
else? Admirable, again.. is the appropriate
word. 1t has been long since We have seen SO
perfect play.
VIII Cinderella ever become wearisome?
The true answer is, never. Never while chill
dren shall be In the world, never while men
and women shall be in the world who can re-
member they were once children. Last night
| OF the ancient story, and there was Immense
glee among the large audience. without dis
/ tinction of sex or age The Hollywood Ju-
cided sensation, which was completed by their
presentation OF the funny little drama of "Mr.
and Mrs Thompson" The fame of last even.
| enough to crowd the Dime at matinee and
| night through the week.
| THE MEXICAN VILLAGE.
The Aztec Fair has many interesting fea
lures, not the least Of which is the handiwork
| and labor of the Mexican artisans, aud people
lind that they can with ease pass an hour at
the Light Infantry Armory. looking at the
Mexican people and their wares. The making
| OF birds the splendid collection OF ornaments,
work in the booths and kitchen all become
| objects of interest and attraction. The ia ir Is
steadily growing in popularity with families
| and children, and from the patronage be-
slowed looks as Il It could become perma-
neDt paying institution in the city.
Observation-Disclosures Legislation,
The subcommittee of the Senate committee
on finance which began last session the in
vestigation of the practice of underyaluation
of imports long since completed its investiga-
iiOn, having gathered sufficient testimony u
warrant conclusion that an entire change OF
the law covering the valuation of imports Is
desirable. The committee has, however de.
layed drawing up Its report owing to the fact
that its chief recommendation would be In the
nature of measures affecting the revenue, the
origin of which by the constitution must be
in the House of Representatives. II the House
passes any kind of revenue bill this session
into which the committees views eau be in
corporated as amendments the report of the
committee will take that form. II no such
opportunity is afforded the committee will
probably make report late in the session set